Plagodis serinaria
(Herrich-Schäffer, [1855])
Lemon Plagodis Moth, lemon plagodis
Plagodis serinaria, commonly known as the Lemon Plagodis , is a North American geometrid moth in the Ennominae. The was described by Herrich-Schäffer in 1855. It is a relatively well-documented species with over 2,000 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plagodis serinaria: //pləˈɡoʊdɪs ˌsɛrɪˈnɛəriə//
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Vermont). The ' range appears to span northern and central regions of the continent.
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Taxonomic note
The was originally described by Herrich-Schäffer in 1855 and is classified in the Ennominae, one of the largest subfamilies within Geometridae.
Observation frequency
With 2,076 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, this appears to be moderately common and readily detectable during its active periods, though this may reflect observer effort and regional accessibility rather than true abundance.